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Payroll in the United Arab Emirates

Wages

Daily minimum wages range from 10 to 15 AED. Monthly minimum wages range from 300 to 450 AED.

National minimum wages, excluding those based on piecework, are set at 300 AED per month. This rate applies across various sectors, including domestic work and labor-intensive industries.

Salaries

The overall annual average salary in the UAE is approximately 144,000 AED, with monthly ranges from 10,000 to 15,000 AED, depending on the position and experience. The monthly median salary in the UAE is around 12,000 AED.

By gender, the average annual salary for men is 180,000 AED, while the annual average salary for women is 132,000 AED.

Salaries by location in the United Arab Emirates

Dubai: Known for offering salaries 20% higher than the national average for junior roles and 15% higher for mid-level roles, especially in sectors like finance, real estate, and tourism.

Abu Dhabi: Offers salaries 10% higher than the national average for senior positions, particularly in oil and gas, government, and healthcare.

Payroll frequency

In the United Arab Emirates, employees are typically paid on a monthly basis, with salaries disbursed on the last working day of each month, as stipulated in employment contracts or company policies. UAE labor law mandates that remuneration must be paid at least once a month, ensuring timely income for employees.

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